The Kentucky Consent to Proceed Before a Magistrate Judge in a Misdemeanor Case is a legal document that a defendant in a misdemeanor case must sign in order to waive their rights and agree to have their case heard before a magistrate judge, rather than a jury. This document allows the defendant to accept the jurisdiction of the court and any legal proceedings that may be part of the case. The document is signed by the defendant and their attorney (if applicable) in order to acknowledge that they have read and understand the document, and agree to its conditions. There are two types of Kentucky Consent to Proceed Before a Magistrate Judge in a Misdemeanor Case: a consent to proceed without a jury trial and a consent to proceed with a jury trial. The consent to proceed without a jury trial indicates that the defendant is giving up their right to a jury trial and agrees to have their case heard and decided by a magistrate judge. The consent to proceed with a jury trial indicates that the defendant is giving up their right to a magistrate judge and agrees to have their case heard and decided by a jury.